Zakat Calculator

Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, representing a mandatory charitable contribution based on accumulated wealth. Whether you're calculating your annual Zakat al-Mal (wealth Zakat) or Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrah) at the end of Ramadan, this calculator simplifies the process by separating assets and liabilities according to Islamic guidelines.

Zakat al-Mal (Zakat on Wealth and Gold)

Zakat al-Mal is obligatory for every eligible Muslim whose net wealth reaches or exceeds a specific minimum threshold known as the Nisab. The standard Zakat rate on this wealth is 2.5%.

• What to Include (Assets): Cash in your bank, money in hand, the current market value of gold and silver you own, the current value of investments/shares, and the value of any business inventory intended for sale.
• What to Deduct (Liabilities): Debts that are due to be paid immediately or in the near future, overhead expenses, and borrowed money.
• The Nisab Threshold: Your net wealth (Assets - Liabilities) must be at or above the Nisab for one complete lunar year (Hawl). The Nisab is usually set at the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. Choose whichever standard your local Islamic authority recommends.

Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrah)

Unlike Zakat al-Mal, which depends on saved wealth, Zakat al-Fitr (often searched globally as zakat fitrah or bayar zakat fitrah) is a per-head charity given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan.

• Who must pay: It is mandatory for every Muslim who has excess food for the day of Eid, regardless of age or gender. The head of the household typically pays on behalf of their dependents.
• How much is it: The amount is traditionally equivalent to one Saa' (approx. 2.5kg to 3kg) of staple food in your region, like rice, dates, or wheat. Local Islamic centers usually announce the exact monetary equivalent in your local currency each Ramadan.